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bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…. This documentary explores issues around assisted dying. We filmed in Western Australia, at a hospice in Wiltshire and with lawmakers at Westminster. Thanks to all those who took part, especially the patients who shared their stories with us.
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Many thanks to the MJA for this award. Camilla, Joshua & I are honoured to receive it. We are extremely grateful to the families who took part in the filming on this complex and sensitive issue mjauk.org/2025/09/17/bbc…
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What a night it was at the 2025 #MJAAwards!

BBC team wins top MJA Award for report on assisted dying mjauk.org/2025/09/17/bbc…
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This documentary explores how assisted dying works in California and Canada. We speak to supporters and opponents and we witness the death of a patient, Wayne Hawkins, who wanted us to show what assisted dying involves. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…
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I’m very grateful to all the families and contributors to our reports from California and Canada. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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Around 1 in 20 deaths in Canada is medically assisted via a lethal injection of drugs into the bloodstream. We meet those in favour and opposed to Maid - Medical Assistance in Dying bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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This documentary was filmed in California and Canada which both introduced assisted dying in 2016. It includes powerful voices on both sides of the debate. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…
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On @BBCiPlayer and @BBCOne now

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